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Volkswagen debuts three-row ID. Buzz

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Buzz is planned for sale in the North American market starting in 2024. The rear motor produces 282 horsepower, in comparison to the two-row European-spec model, which debuted with 201 hp. It offers a longer wheelbase than the two-row European vehicle that debuted in 2022 ( earlier post ), plus a bigger battery and more horsepower.

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California passes 1M mark for cumulative sales of electric vehicles: BEVs, PHEVs and FCEVs

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The CEC updates its Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) sales figures quarterly by analyzing DMV data. Specifically, cumulative sales through the end of 2021 were: 663,014 BEV (62.9%). For sales in 2021 only, the shares were: 183,933 BEV (73.5%). From CEC New ZEV Sales dashboard. 379,125 PHEV (36% ). 11,956 FCEV (1.1%).

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Volkswagen customers in Germany ordering more diesel vehicles; share of 43% in 2018, vs. 39% in 2017

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—Volkswagen Brand Board Member for Sales, Jürgen Stackmann. The very latest generation of diesel engines from the Volkswagen Group (EA288 evo, earlier post ) achieves even lower emission levels and reduces CO 2 emissions by up to 10 g/km (NEDC) in a direct comparison to the previous generation.

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Study finds car dealerships pose significant barrier to EV adoption

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For instance, a California-specific (United States) study suggests that EVs require new business and promotion strategies during sales processes, while a study across four US states and an investigation in Ontario (Canada) find that the (lack of) salespersons EV knowledge and positive attitude can influence customers’ purchasing decisions.

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Volkswagen sold around 394,000 battery-electric vehicles in 2023

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“The delivery figures show that we are on the right track as a brand and that our cars are well received by our customers,” said Imelda Labbé, Volkswagen Board Member for sales, marketing and after sales. A key highlight for BEV sales was in Germany, where the brand sold roughly 30,000 ID.4 4 units for a 62.9

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Canada takes boldest stance on electric vehicles yet

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In comparison, EVs comprised 19% of new car sales in the UK. EVs are even more impressive across the EU and in China, where they accounted for 17% and 16% of new car sales, respectively. The new policy in Canada requires automakers to increase the percentage of electric vehicles available for sale in the country.

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Audi delivers more than 50,000 cars in China in one month for the first time; 3x US sales

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In comparison, Audi reported June 2014 sales in the US of 16,867 vehicles, a 23.1% improvement that stands as the brand’s 42nd consecutive month of record monthly sales in this market. —Luca de Meo, Member of the Board of Management for Sales at Audi AG. compared with the 44,479 deliveries in the prior-year month).

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